Grindsted GIF Håndbold
Danish handball club
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Grindsted GIF Håndbold is the handball deparment of the multi-sports club Grindsted GIF based in the town of Grindsted in Jutland, Denmark. The club was founded in 1902. Grindsted competes in the men's Danish Handball League in the 2024/25 season for the first time in club history.
| Grindsted GIF Håndbold | |||
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| Full name | Grindsted GIF Håndbold | ||
| Founded | 1902 | ||
| Arena | Lynghallen, Grindsted, Denmark | ||
| Capacity | 700 | ||
| President | Flemming Pedersen | ||
| Head coach | Jacob Vinholt Pedersen | ||
| League | Håndboldligaen | ||
| 2024–25 | 13th out of 14th (PW) | ||
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| Website Official site | |||
The club also has a soccer team in the Danish amateur divisions.[1]
History
In 2016 they played in Serie 1, the 6th tier of Danish handball.[2] In 2018 they were promoted to the second division.[3]
In 2020 they were promoted to the Danish 1st division, the second tier, and two years after they were close to promotion, but lost the playoff matches.[2]
In 2024 they secured promotion by winning the Danish 1st division, being a fully amateur team while doing it.[4] In 2023 the club formally became a profesional handball club, but chose not sign any contracts with any players.[5] During their first season in the Danish top division, they reached the semifinal of the Danish Cup for the first time in club history. They did however lose the semifinal to Bjerringbro-Silkeborg 23:37.[6] They also lost the third place play-off to SønderjyskE Håndbold the day after by 24-25.[7] This was the first time a newly promoted team had reached the semifinals of the Danish cup.[8] During the 2024-25 season they were noted by playing 7v6 more often than not.[9] On the last day of the regular season, they survived direct relegation after beating Bjerringbro-Silkeborg away.[10] They later won the relegation playoff against Skive fH.[11]
Team
Current squad
- Squad for the 2025–26 season
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Transfers
- Transfers for the 2026–27 season
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